Simon watts

What can I say about the man, the myth, the fucking legend?! He is my best bro and my hero for his ability to resist the drink. There is no-one I would trust with starting a business especially one I dont have full 24/7 control over. in the 18 months leading up to and in business together I dont think there has been one major dispute. We work on the same page. His love for old gen cars only makes him sexier.....

Age?

28 of the finest years ha ha

Whats some crazy situations that BMX has gotten you into?

I'm sure every rider has gotten into there fair share of trouble. Just going to recap a few i can remember - Melbourne street ride a dude tryed to take on like 15 riders with a knife ha Laz will remember that one. Bendigo Trail Jam when the shit went down with the fire fighters then that night our cars got locked in a multi story car park, when we tried to get them out the cops were called.

Whats your Favourite alcoholic drink (over 18s only!)

Straight Edge for life, Drunks.

What was your First Legit bmx you got?

GT fueler - all chrome baby, bought it second hand off my good mate Dave (skater) for $300 bucks bargin!

Most fond memory of BMX?

Summers living in bright, there was nothing better trails, ramp, street. When that got to hot we would swim then do it all again. BBQ's down the park at night and parties with everyone, those were the days for sure.

Best foampit trick u have got in your pocket of bangers?

360 euro? foam pits are for kids.

Whats your Favourite flavour of dinger?

strawberry summer! ha also my fravoite ice cream! (what a porn star name)

What area did u grow up in and how was it growing up there?

Bright - North East Vic. I really feel lucky to have grown up in such a nice town. Looking back, the freedom my friends and i were given was amazing. We were able to ride our bikes everyday rain hail or shine, dig dirt jumps were ever the dirt was soft enough and never get them bull dosed. I built a launch ramp in high school and to test it out we made a step up out of it in the school grounds and jumped it all afternoon, the teachers were all cool with it. Then we trailered it down to the Centenary park in the middle of town and jumped off it into the river for a good few weeks - never got told off, wild.

Who did u look upto when you first started riding?

When i first started riding i really looked up to all the older riders in Bright. There was some trails in mcfersons earthmoving yard, it was so rad watching those guys shred the jumps. Also my good friend Mark Mcdougle. He was a pro downhill racer who also raced BMX, he is a realy great guy to ride. As a kid growing up is was so cool to be able to hang out with a profestional rider and it realy helped better my skills. As for big name pro's it was Mike 'Rooftop' Escamilla, Taj Mihelich (will always be one of my faverites, Shaun Buttler (always loved his 360 one footers)

Favourite spot to ride?

Really like riding tight bowls, and a big fan of flowing trails? not that i ever get a real chance to ride/ Dig them these days (but i dream of finding the prefect trails spot right near my house one day - maybe i need to move ha.) I don't have a favourite spot. Riding new stuff i have never riden before with good friends will alway be the best thing too me.

What does your life outside of BMX consist of ?

A 62 Lincoln continental, and my band genuine error. For some quite down time hanging out with Kellie. What would I find in your refrigerator right now? Veggies, Water, Cheese, Sauces, Mission wraps, and a assortment of FRY'S products.

What did you want to be when you were 10 years old?

Motorcross or Rally car racer.

If you were a bicycle, what part would you be?

Wheels, because i like building them and without them there would be no rollen.

If your life had a theme song, what would it be?

Neil Diamond – Crunchy Granola, or Johnny Truant - "Death Rides" Just because its a fucking rad song.

how many times have you seen dre-bo’s junk??

to many times to remember. The site of it is burnt into my retina.

do you know how to kill a duck if you shoot it and it doesn't die ..note, you cant shoot it again.???

Tears of sadness for the lose of life as i separate the little fellas head from its body.

Dream car?!

62 Lincoln Continental - Got it sitting my shed.

What are you looking forward to in 2010?

Working on my Lincoln and driving the fuck out off it. Also working in the best place i have ever worked and making a difference in the best place in Australia.

If you could add any rider or bro to the Sanctions team who would it be and why!?

Daniel Morfield!!!! if you have ever seen him ride he is the best tech rider anywhere. (hope i got the spelling right bro)

Any last words?!

A big thanks to all the people that have supported The Sanction and the continued to everyday. This is a huge dream of mine and Andres. I thank all my friends, family, and the people closest too me. Thank you for letting me live "The Dream". I love you all.